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What to Know Before Getting Clear Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces give patients a toned down approach to orthodontics courtesy of clear, tooth-colored brackets and a less obvious shade of…
Common Bite Problems Fixable With Orthodontics
How your top and bottom teeth meet is known as your “bite”. Unfortunately, the relationship between the upper and lower set isn’t always…
4 Major Benefits of InBrace®
Never before have there been more options available for people wanting to straighten their teeth. Even better, so many choices are discreet…
What Happens When Your Braces Are Put On
It’s completely normal to feel a bit anxious before coming in to get your ceramic or metal braces placed. Well, you can rest easy because…
How to Clean Invisalign® Aligners Like a Pro
You already know that your teeth require daily care so it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that the Invisalign® aligners you wear do as…
What Is Phase 1 Treatment?
As a parent, you want your child to have a beautiful and healthy smile for years to come. Helping them achieve that, however, can feel…
What Does an Orthodontic Retainer Do?
Many patients think that after their orthodontic treatment is finished, they’re good to go. In actuality, you will need to wear a…
Metal Braces vs. Clear Ceramic Braces
No matter the type, braces from our Carmel, IN, orthodontists are designed to straighten teeth and ultimately, improve oral health. Still,…
Is InBrace® Right for Me?
What if our Carmel, IN, orthodontists told you that there was a way for you to have a straighter smile without any outward-facing wires or…
When Will My Braces Come Off?
It’s common for patients to ask our Carmel, IN, orthodontists for specifics regarding the length of orthodontic treatment soon after their…
5 Types of Food That Aren’t Braces-Friendly
It can be a little disheartening to learn that once you have brackets and wires on your teeth, there are foods you shouldn’t eat. Don’t…
Do I Have an Orthodontic Emergency?
Wires break, clear aligners get lost, and brackets become loose. It all happens, but not everything that goes awry regarding your…
How to “Hack” Your Invisalign® Experience
Compared to regular metal braces, Invisalign® clear aligners are nearly invisible, removable, and involve no brackets or wires. Still, can…
Can Adults Get Orthodontic Treatment?
Despite how it may seem, orthodontic treatment is not limited to only children or teenagers. Adults are fully able to make the move towards…
4 Tips for Brushing and Flossing With Braces
Taking care of your teeth has always been important, but once you have braces, your smile requires extra attention. The reason? Wires and…
How Are Metal Braces and Invisalign® Different?
Our Carmel orthodontists understand that not every patient looking to begin orthodontic treatment is interested in metal braces. Some,…
How to Know When Your Child Needs Braces
For many children, they will reach an age when the idea of braces becomes more than a possibility. That age can vary but on average, most…